Watermelons and autos collide on U S 67
A Nebraska truck and a man from Success Arkansas collide on U S 67 near Hope while a Jewish motorist blocks the road. Watermelons fly, cars are damaged, and Arkansas trooper Sgt Porterfield warns of more trouble if the load isn’t cleared.
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Avis
Toursit Court
Bogut
Kearney
Nebraska
Hopy
U.S
Success
Ark
Beac
Harold Porterfirth
Arkansas State Police
Arkansas
Sgt
Porterfield
Five killed as plane crashes near Junction City
Five persons die when a converted Army trainer plane crashes near Junction City and burns. Philadelphia Phillies manager Ben Chapman and coach Allen Cooke are listed as acting manager and are en route, with team officials RM Carpenter and Babe Alexander traveling. The report notes confusion in the Phils’ leadership and cites ongoing changes.
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Junction City
Gay
Amy
Gweedlanddy
Juielion City
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phils
Ben Chapman Wares
Allen
Qusty) Cooke
Phils
RM. Carpenter
Natisan
Babe) Alexander
Taotiis
Berlin Crisis Deepens Europe’s War Risk Amid Blockade
Analysis argues only two paths to break the Soviet blockade of Berlin, either Western military action to breach the land cordon or a global retaliation that raises costs for Moscow. The piece warns continued Berlin strain risks greater loss of life and fuels a broader confrontation while urging decisive moves to force the Kremlin to weigh the blockade’s costs.
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Berlin
Europe
Munich
Soviet Union
Russia
Germany
Ruhr
Japan
U.S
Panama Canal
Ford Raises Salaries Amid CIO Wage Dispute
Detroit July 16 UP Ford Motor Co boosted salaries for 25 000 salaried workers by 20 to 305 monthly averaging about nine percent. The firm also withdrew federal mediation service from the wage deadlock with CIO United Auto Workers while 116 000 production staff seek wage gains and benefits. President Henry Ford stated the company prefers direct negotiation, pledging normal relations if all options are exhausted.
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Detroit
Ford Master Co
Pmiy
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
CIO
United Auto Workers
Phe Ward Matoe Co
Iseady
Jetta
Henry Bord Ih
United States Conciliation Service
Koved
Two B-29 Groups Sent To England In War Prep
Washington reports two groups of 30 B-29 Superfortress bombers are en route to England as Europe faces a growing war threat. The move triples heavy bomber strength in Europe and is described as part of a long-range flight program. Analysts view the shipment as a signal to deter Soviet moves in Berlin and potentially affect supply routes to Vienna.
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England
Europe
Washington
United States
Berlin
Airforce
Air Force
Russia
Vienna
Austria
Furstenfeldbruch
Germany
Uvisis
Pacific
UN Council threatens Palestine war with sanctions and cease fire
The United Nations Security Council called for an immediate end to the Palestine war by Sunday night and a Jerusalem cease fire by tonight with an indefinite truce. Count Folke Bernadotte was tasked to implement the plan, while observers were sought from major powers to supervise the cease fire. In Cairo Israel bombed Egyptian airfields near the border and clashes spread as Moslem Brotherhood protesters attacked Jewish shops. Iraqi and Lebanese forces reported fighting as Arab and Israeli sides pressed actions across the region.
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Lake Success
Juby
United Nations Security Council
Arevs Land
Holy
Jerusalem
Security Council
U.N
Israel
U. N
Folke Bernadotte
U. Niv Palestine
Isle
Rhodes
Bernadotte
United States
France
Belgium
Grussia
Il Nation Council
Tne
Tel Aviv
Cairo
Al-Azhar
Arces
Tireb
Maifa
Haifa
Nearchy i
Mount Carmel
Galiley
Beir
Balleth
Shajras J
Nazty
Reth
Palesine
Bagmad
Southerners to offer Own Candidates in 1948
Southerners plan to run their own ticket in the November elections amid hopes of a 127 electoral vote bloc behind a Dixie candidate for president. States’ Rights Democrats meet in Birmingham to nominate against Truman-Barkley, with Fielding Wright predicting a doomed bid to elect a Southern candidate. Wright argues the main aim is to defeat Truman and regain party control from urban machines. Some optimists expect enough electoral votes to push the race to the House.
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Ala
Dixie
Truman-Barkley
Mississippi
Gav
Fielding Wright
South
Truman
Philadelphia
Big City
Jackson
Miss
Hope hosts key Arkansas governor hopefuls in campaign stop
Holt former attorney general Jack Holt opened with a 4 pm highway finance plan, introduced by KXAR director Marshall Hendrix. At 8 pm Horace Thompson, former internal revenue collector, spoke about highway funding and tax removal on farm gasoline, followed by Charles A Fleming of Forrest City who warned against increasing state debt. Fleming, 71, joked about wealth before urging fiscal restraint and debt avoidance.
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Arkansas
Horace Thompson
Internal Revenue
Little Rock
Charles A. Fiemting
Forrest City
St. Francis County
Talbot Feild Te
Thompson
Agricultural Advancement of Arkansas
Fleming
Min
Circuit Court Adjourned Session Set for July 19
Hempstead Circuit Court will meet in an adjourned session on Monday July 19 with Judge Dexter Bush of Texarkana presiding. The day likely lasts one day for pleas in uncontested criminal cases and civil matters not requiring a jury, no jury trials. The next regular session with jury presen t will convene on the first Monday in October.
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Hempstead
Circuit Court
Dexter Bush
Texarkana
Official High of 96 Marks Second-Hottest Day of Season
Yesterday's official high reached 96 degrees tying the record set last Saturday, July 19, though low clouds and humidity kept the night hot. The Fruit & Track Branch Expo Station reported the reading amid a heat streak.
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Fruit & Track
Expo Station
Political Conventions Aided by Animal Fantasy
Philadelphia July 16. Hal Boyle notes the national parties court spectacle with animal imagery and stunts. Hank Wallace faces a tough third party challenge as animal symbolism and ceremonial ploys dominate the convention scene.
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Hal Boyle
Philadelphia
Hank Wallace
Citiens
Vaty
Hilth
Ebert Yat
Bas
Holt and AEA Clash Over Arkansas Road Funds
Philadelphia dispatch reports a heated exchange as Jack Holt accuses the Arkansas Education Association of opposing his plan to borrow 16 million dollars from the state surplus for roads. Holt and aides defend the plan against claims it would divert school funds, while ABA directors caution the proposal risks public education funding.
Negroes Vote For Separate School Board In Hope
In Hope the Civic Improvement Association adopted articles of incorporation for a Negroes Board of Education to be presented to the next term of circuit court. A committee was named to draft the resolution and a talk on Civic Responsibility was given by Fr. Smith. He urged focus on health recreation home improvement and religious duties. A public toast is planned at Negressity Park tonight staged by Warren’s North and South Side clubs.
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U. S
S. Burton Heath
United Nations
Manhattan
City of
New York
Uncie Sam
Joan
Choicr
Wattslin
Congress
U.S
Geneva
White House
Eneugh Assurances
Philadelphia
Massiere
Little Big Horn
Fara
Amy
Helei
Gahagin Doulas
Hope Civic Improvement Associaion
Efrenit Court
Mdu
Fr. Smith
Hope
Hey
Weister
Negressity Park
Warren's
Nori
Farming Is Big Business in This Day
Magnolia duty 1 Special reports on soil conservation and farm planning. Experts from Arkansas outline a complete program for soil conservation including crop rotation pastures and proper fertilization. The discussion emphasizes using soil health for long term productivity and farm viability.
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Lucille Holland
Magnolia
Four States
Marvin Lawson
Soil Conservation Service
The
Unity of Arkansas
Wodi, Garman
Agronomy Department
University of Arkansas
He J Bartholee
Lawson
Bes
Orgaois
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